Dallas ISD received the 2020 NRG Excellence in Energy Efficiency Award. The district was selected from public and private entities statewide to receive the award for its “continual process to reduce costs by reducing energy consumption,” and by being the largest urban school district in the nation with renewable energy. This singular recognition is a result of a coordinated effort within the Dallas ISD Maintenance and Facilities Department to enhance financial and environmental stewardship through preventive maintenance, lighting and HVAC upgrades, and focused support of the department’s Energy Management and Sustainability team. Beginning in July, Dallas ISD committed to 100%…

A national leader in Dual Language instruction, Dallas ISD proudly serves as one of the largest programs in the nation, with instruction offered at 145 schools. Dallas ISD students can begin their journey to becoming bilingual and biliterate in prekindergarten and can remain in the program through high school. If the Dual Language pathway is continued through 12th grade and TEA criteria are met, Dual Language students can earn the bilingualism and biliteracy performance acknowledgement on their high school transcript. This performance acknowledgment serves as Texas’ Seal of Biliteracy, an accolade that is nationally recognized. “The Dual Language program is…

In a move to add an extra level of protection from COVID-19 for students and staff during the pandemic, Dallas ISD has joined a rapid testing antigen pilot program offered to districts by Governor Greg Abbott with TEA and the Texas Division of Emergency Management. The BinaxNOW Rapid Testing Pilot Program is providing the district with fast-acting test kits that allow individuals to take their own nasal samples that can show results in 15 minutes when mixed with a chemical reagent. The district started the rollout of this program with student athletes and is now in the process of going…

Neighborhood schools are home to tradition, pride, friendships, diversity and innovation. In all district quadrants, Dallas ISD offers students in pre-kinder through 12th grade an array of innovative options in neighborhood schools such as: Dual language Personalized learning STEM/STEAM Leadership academies International baccalaureate Montessori And much more Families build more and better relationships with other families in their community  when attending a neighborhood school. Grow your future and build a legacy for your family in your neighborhood school. Discover the hidden gems in your own backyard! Join Discover Dallas ISD Neighborhood Schools on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 to 11:30…